BergamotOpens with
Pink PepperHeart
HibiscusDries down to
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Lalique · Sold as feminine
Claire de Nilang
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where the aroma of fresh flowers and spices mingle in a moment of anticipation.
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Claire de NilangMid-range · $40–100
55%Similar accords, often for lessBlack Peony · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 5 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1997 by Olivier Cresp for Lalique, Claire de Nilang is a floral fragrance that captures the essence of a fresh, crisp day. The scent opens with bright notes of bergamot and coriander leaf, which seamlessly blend into the heart of freesia, pink pepper, black locust, and hibiscus. These notes create an intriguing contrast between sweet and spicy, making it both vibrant and complex. The base of vanilla and sandalwood adds warmth and depth, rounding out a composition that is as dynamic as it is elegant.
Claire de Nilang has a bright top note that fades within an hour, so apply it closer to skin for better longevity. The base notes are warm and enveloping, making this fragrance ideal for cooler evenings or layered under a jacket.
Fig. 01 — Claire de Nilang, Lalique
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Olivier Cresp
The fragrance architectOlivier Cresp is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most accomplished creators in the modern fragrance industry.
“I consider my style a minimalist one, because I am used to expressing figurative ideas through short formulas.”
Olivier Cresp · fragroom, August 2018
Designer Lalique
More from the house · founded 1888 · France
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 21%.